Park Maintenance Mechanic - Golf, Park and Recreation; Non-Civil Service

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Performs a wide variety of journeyman level mechanic repairs and maintenance services on gasoline and diesel powered heavy equipment to maintain equipment in operational readiness.

The Park Maintenance Mechanic performs a wide variety of journeyman level mechanic repairs and maintenance services on gasoline and diesel powered heavy equipment to maintain equipment in operational readiness for the Parks and Recreation Department.

• Performs preventative maintenance and repairs to the fuel, ignition, electrical, braking, air conditioning, and other systems in off‑road equipment and power tools; ensures that City equipment is maintained in a safe and operational condition.
• Maintains and repairs electrical carts, batteries, charging ports, and braking systems; identifies issues that need to be repaired and completes various projects.
• Removes, disassembles, rebuilds, repairs, assembles, and installs units; works with transmissions, engines, differentials, hydraulic control units, pumps, seals, hoses, clutches, and brakes; uses and operates power hoists and other tools to perform repairs.
• Inspects, checks, repairs, rotates, and changes tires on Turf and AG equipment to maintain safety and operations efficiency; troubleshoots electrical, charging, and control systems, diagnoses problems and performs work to repair.
• Inventories, manages, organizes, and orders parts and routine items for equipment and tools.
• Provides quality customer service and competent public interaction; handles hazardous or dangerous situations with professionalism and efficiency.
• Performs any and all other work as required or assigned.

• Knowledge of equipment and tools used in various mechanical repairs.
• Maintaining and operating hand and power tools.
• Knowledge and understanding of safety procedures.
• Ability to read and write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Reading and interpreting mechanical manuals and schematics.
• Ability to perform labor for extended periods of time.
• Establishing and maintaining strong relationships.

2 years of experience maintaining or repairing landscaping equipment.

Texas Driver's License.

High School Diploma, GED.

$22.32 - $24.56. The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.